Newman Grove is in Rugeley and in Cannock Chase district. WS15 1BN is located in the Brereton & Ravenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cannock Chase. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newman Grove, Rugeley, WS15 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WS15 1BE, WS15 1BW, WS15 1DN, WS15 1DP, WS15 1DD, WS15 1BS, WS15 1DW, WS15 1FF, WS15 1BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WS15 1BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WS15 1BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 48.6% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 30.9% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 23.8% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 21% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 17.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.8% | 92.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 93.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newman Grove was 171.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.3% higher than the Brereton & Ravenhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newman Grove has the 6th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Brereton & Ravenhill and the 36th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Newman Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-30 | £223,513 |
| 32 Newman Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2024-10-11 | £203,143 |
| 34 Newman Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-02-10 | £228,365 |
| 32 Newman Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-08-27 | £189,559 |
| 29 Newman Grove, Rugeley, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-02-16 | £135,233 |
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newman Grove , WS15 1BN | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Sandy Lane , WS15 2LB | 2out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase View Community Primary School Hillary Crest , Pear Tree Estate WS15 1NE | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School Talbot Road , Brereton WS15 1AU | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancel Primary School Wolseley Road , WS15 2EW | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hart School Penkridge Bank Road , WS15 2UE | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Alternative Education Shooting Butts Centre , Penkridge Bank Road WS15 2UB | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rugeley School Blithbury Road , Blithbury WS15 3JQ | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagination Station | 59 Horse Fair | 427 yd | |
| Silsila | 21b Horse Fair | 626 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | The Towers, Power Station Road | 669 yd | |
| Khatri's | 7 Horse Fair | 698 yd | |
| Terrazza | 10 Lichfield Street | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree WMC | Pear Tree Working Mens Club, Hardie Avenue | 316 yd | |
| Mossley Tavern | Mossley Tavern, Armitage Road | 355 yd | |
| S & K Catering @ Lea Hall Social Club | Lea Hall Miners Welfare And Social Club, Sandy Lane | 574 yd | |
| Lea Hall Social Club | Lea Hall Colliery Sports And S, Sandy Lane | 574 yd | |
| The Plaza | 27 Horse Fair | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, The Pear Tree Shopping Centre, Queensway | 547 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 31 Horse Fair | 559 yd | |
| Italian Express Rugeley | 29 Horse Fair | 564 yd | |
| Henry's Fish Bar | 25A Horse Fair | 599 yd | |
| The Mayflower | 4 Queensway | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Pointland Park, Wellington Drive | 622 yd | |
| Co-op | The Pear Tree Shopping Centre, Queensway | 644 yd | |
| Co-op | 4-6 Redbrook Lane | 805 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, Market Square | 982 yd | |
| Aldi | Market Street | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School NEWMAN GROVE | grass pitches | 170 yd |
| Queensway (Closed) | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Lea Hall Sports And Social Club SANDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 489 yd |
| Churchfield Primary School SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| The Hart School (Upper School) (Closed) BURNTHILL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Hagley Playing Fields HAGLEY PARK HAGLEY PARK WESTERN SPRINGS ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Rugeley Leisure Centre Burnthill Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| The Hart School (Closed) RUGELEY SIXTH FORM ACADEMY RUGELEY SIXTH FORM ACADEMY BURNTHILL LANE | 915 yd | |
| Future Bodies (Closed) Unit 3A Unit 3A Wheelhouse Road | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.